Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aliso Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Aliso Elementary serves the southern part of Carpinteria, CA, covering an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aliso Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aliso Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aliso Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5202 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aliso Elementary School's ranking?
Aliso Elementary School is ranked #5202 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Aliso Elementary School often compared to?
Aliso Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canalino Elementary School, Rosa Parks Environmental Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Aliso Elementary School?
315 students attend Aliso Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Aliso Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aliso Elementary School?
Aliso Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aliso Elementary School offer ?
Aliso Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aliso Elementary School part of?
Aliso Elementary School is part of Carpinteria Unified School District.
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